"Interesting" Convo (Whew!!!)

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I'm afraid that I would have had one of two reactions. Both are fun, but neither would help the situation. Since nothing else would help either, I probably would go ahead and let one of the reactions fly. Reaction 1: Laugh out loud right in her face. I tend to find people who know everything but none of it true comical. Reaction 2: Pull the gun, hold it at shoulder height and drop it. Since that's all it takes for it to go off, maybe the round will hit her.

Now that I think of it, I probably would have had Reaction 3: While laughing uproarously drop the pistol from shoulder height.

None of these are good reactions, but after 59 years of living on this planet I don't suffer fools lightly.

SHEEP

Usualy people who react like that haven't got a clue about a lot of things. They are afraid of any thing they don't understand. It's the ones that don't have any common sense and are easily lead. You know the ones, they have no original thoughts.

I don't know how well a brandishing accusation would stick, considering it was his own dwelling, and you'd have an extra witness (roommate) to prove you didn't...

A witness (roommate) whose own mother might face a charge of falsely reporting an incident to the police if she does not back the mother up. You'd be forcing the daughter to choose between mom and roommate in a situation where a criminal charge is concerned. I don't give the roommate great odds, there. Blood is thicker than water.

You did well, BUT, you didn't drop the gun! No, seriously, the media has everyone who knows nothing about guns thinking that semi-automatic is FULLY-automatic. I know you were in a losing battle, but I personally will correct that misconception every time I encounter it. It reminds me of a robbery that happened here a few weeks ago and the local news made sure to mention, repeatedly, that the robbery was committed with a semi-auto weapon(like it was something spectacular). They don't realize that nearly every criminal is carrying a semi-auto because revolvers aren't cool anymore. OK, my little rant is over. lol.

Seriously though, I appreciate your sentiments but heres my feelings. My house, my guns, my life, If you don't like my guns, you can stay at a hotel. I applaud your cool headed responses and understand your courtesy but I'm afraid that I dont have "tactfullness" in my skill sets.

I'm afraid that I would have had one of two reactions. Both are fun, but neither would help the situation. Since nothing else would help either, I probably would go ahead and let one of the reactions fly. Reaction 1: Laugh out loud right in her face. I tend to find people who know everything but none of it true comical. Reaction 2: Pull the gun, hold it at shoulder height and drop it. Since that's all it takes for it to go off, maybe the round will hit her.

Now that I think of it, I probably would have had Reaction 3: While laughing uproarously drop the pistol from shoulder height.

None of these are good reactions, but after 59 years of living on this planet I don't suffer fools lightly.

Why did you have to suggest that? Now it's going to be in the back of my head every time I deal with an anti.

As you said, she is unstable, and she demonstrated this to you. I wouldn't have even gotten into it with her, it's a no-win battle in this case. She's not rational so you will never convince her otherwise.

Ditto. Never try to teach a pig to sing...It wastes your time, and it annoys the pig.

In that situation, I would have DEFINITELY thrown her insanity right back in her face, "There are no other firearms here, because I heard that you were mentally unstable...and I can see by your display that that is indeed the case. This conversation is over."

Limatunes, you'd fit right in with my family. My parents met while shooting pistols with firends and family. In fact you've got me beat with the wedding reception thing, but we shoot at darn near every family gathering. Birthdays, Easter, Christmas, you name it.

My wife and I have decided to claim you an your husband as relatives.

BTW: were you the one in the Browning commercials who had the Browning Buck mark made from icing on her wedding cake?